Slave to the Needle Ballard
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- Placement and rough size in centimetres more →
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- Deposit — how much, does it come off the price, what if I reschedule? more →
- When will I see the design, and can I ask for changes? more →
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- Is a touch-up included? more →
Known for Slave to the Needle Ballard: Deposit: $50 for most pieces, $100 for pieces over two hours; non-refundable · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 206-789-2618 to confirm.
Copied — paste it into your messageBruce Rivera
Bruce Rivera is a guest artist at Slave to the Needle, working across both the Ballard and Wallingford locations. His work spans Japanese-influenced color pieces, traditional skull and floral designs, and bold illustrative custom tattoos.
Speaks: 🇬🇧 English
Specializes in: 🌊 Japanese (4)
Top subject groups: 🔱 Symbols & Objects (2)🌿 Nature & Plants (2)🐾 Animals (2)
Estimated hourly rate: $200/hour
Estimated Price Range
✅ Verified Sep 2026 — from slavetotheneedle.com- Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
- $150–250
- Medium (Typical tattoo) More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
- $300–550
- Large & Complex Larger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
- $700–1500
- Very Large / Sleeve Half sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
- $1600–3600+
These are estimated ranges — for an exact quote, message us on Instagram or call +1 206-789-2618.
About Bruce Rivera
- What styles does Bruce Rivera specialize in?
- Bruce Rivera specializes in Japanese.
- How many tattoos has Bruce Rivera done?
- Bruce Rivera has 6 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
- How do I book with Bruce Rivera?
- Bruce Rivera works through Slave to the Needle Ballard — message us on Instagram to book.
- What does Bruce Rivera charge?
- Bruce Rivera follows Slave to the Needle Ballard’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
- Where does Bruce Rivera work?
- Bruce Rivera works at Slave to the Needle Ballard, 508 NW 65th Street. View on Google Maps →
- Can I see healed work by Bruce Rivera?
- None of Bruce Rivera’s photos on TatSeek are marked as healed yet. Ask for healed photos when you message — fresh photos always look crisper than the tattoo will once it settles. How to judge a portfolio →
- What should I send Bruce Rivera in my first message?
- Your idea in a line and 2–3 reference images, the placement and rough size in centimetres, colour or black & grey, your budget range and the dates you’re free. For a cover-up, add a clear photo of the old tattoo. First-message guide →
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